Interdisciplinary Studies in Aging

Students have the opportunity earn a minor in gerontology through a structured, upper-division, interdisciplinary studies program administered by the Department of Community and Environmental Health. Courses provide students from any major an opportunity to become knowledgeable about the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. Additionally, required course work furnishes students with an excellent understanding of health and aging, as well as an understanding of the social welfare policy and programs related to the older person.

Coordinator/Advisor

Name and Email	Position and Department	Phone	Office
Glenda Hill ghill@boisestate.edu	Director, Pre-Professional Studies	426-3832	HSR 124

Gerontology Minor

Course Number and Title	Credits
*BIOL 100 Concepts of Biology OR *BIOL 107 Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology *BIOL 227, 228 Human Anatomy and Physiology OR	4-8
BIOL 300 Biology of Aging	3
HLTHST 410 Health and Aging	3
*PSYC 101 General Psychology	3
PSYC 213 Psychology of Aging	3
*SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 325 Sociology of Aging OR SOC 481 Sociology of Gender and Aging	3
SOCWRK 433 Aging: Social Policy and Programs	3
Gerontology Elective credits: Electives to be approved by I.S.A committee	6
Total	31-35
*These lower-division required courses meet core requirements.